4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is a fun and educational program for children ages 5-19. Alleghany County 4-H offers general and special interest clubs, school enrichment and special interest programs (such as summer fun) and summer camps. For more information contact Amy Lucas, 4-H Extension Agent, or Michele Hamm, 4-H Secretary, at 336-372-5597

SUMMER FUN

Monday, December 22, 2008

4-H Scholarships Due January 12

Are you a graduating 4-H Senior looking for scholarship opportunities, then you have come to the right place. For 2009, NC 4-H is awarding over $38,000 to graduating seniors to pursue a higher education.

Scholarship applications are due to the local 4-H office no later than 5:00 pm on January 12th. All forms must be reviewed and signed by me. If you have questions, please contact our office at 336-372-5597 or e-mail me at amy_lucas@ncsu.edu.

To be eligible, you must be a current North Carolina 4-H member who is a graduating high school seniors . Applicants must have accumulated at least a minimum of 3 years of 4-H work. All Scholarships will be directly paid to the college or university. Recipients must be full time students. Applicants must be attending College in North Carolina with the exception of the 4-H Horse Program Scholarship.

For more information on each individual scholarship, visit the Scholarship Guide located on the NC 4-H website. You can also download the Application from this site.

North CarolinaStateUniversity and North CarolinaA&TStateUniversity commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran's status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.